The film along with director mike wallis has been included in leonard maltins fifty notable debut features of the past twenty years list in the new york times bestseller leonard maltins movie guide. With that in mind, weve humbly compiled a list of 25 feelgood films to put you in a better mood. Nov 27, 2018 the issa rae movie drops soon stream it or skip it. Jordan peeles us is nothing like get out and thats good. Cohen holloway, inge rademeyer, richard thompson, jon pheloung, toby leach, toa waaka a kiwishot western which details the odd, thawing relationship between a vulnerable kidnapped woman and her uncouth captor, good for nothing is a movie which tells a pretty simple story but leaves its quiet mark to the extent that it imparts. They stop further in the mountains and the man pulls the arrow from his arm.
Nothing is a 2003 canadian philosophical comedydrama film directed by vincenzo natali. Dave is fired from his job after his girlfriend frames him for embezzlement, andrew is falsely accused of attempted. Mar 09, 2012 good for nothing soundtrack from 2012, composed by john psathas. Mar 06, 2012 g ood for nothing might have the most appalling premise of any movie ive ever encountered. Movie info inspired by the spaghetti westerns and celebrating the western genre with an interesting twist, good for nothing follows an odd romance and the resulting emotional confusion of an outlaw. Pavlova western interview with mike wallis, inge rademeyer and jamie selkirk on close up, tv one.
The film follows an odd romance and the resulting emotional confusion of an outlaw who reluctantly develops strong feelings for a woman he has kidnapped. Cohen holloway comes forward out of the woodwork to bring a stunning performance as the rough outlaw the man. Inspired by the spaghetti westerns and celebrating the western. Very down to earth and simple story, but with that very realistic and funny and very easy to relate to. A kiwishot western which details the odd, thawing relationship between a vulnerable kidnapped woman and her uncouth captor, good for nothing is a movie which tells a pretty simple story but. She, a renowned assassin of the 21st century, actually crossed over to become su manors most useless goodfornothing fourth miss.
Cohen leads the movie with his silent, almost grim, posture which is matched only by clint eastwood as the man with no name. Good for nothing movie close up tv one interview youtube. In the old west, which is about as much narrative detail as writerdirector mike wallis supplies, a man cohen. Good for nothing is an entertaining and ironic look into the emotional confusion of an outlaw who reluctantly develops strong feelings for a woman he has. Part of the story is fit for a comedy, but this film isnt funny at all, which includes the scenes where it seems like its trying to be. If the movie is bad, you end up hating it obviously, but still not bothered about your real world worries for. But only he, the overbearing tyrant with the discerning eye. Good for nothing lacking the crossgenerational appeal of di gregorios previous efforts, this wan comedy is all gums.
Good for nothing movie official theatrical trailer youtube. Good for nothing blues is a crimecomedy feature film project being made by dysnomia films. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts. The men take her to a bar, where a villain shoots them and takes her captive, while the others in the bar just sit there like nothing happened. Good for nothing is an adventurous romp following an odd romance set in the sweeping old west. Good for nothing might have the most appalling premise of any movie ive ever. An adaptation based on the best selling mafia novels of the same name, for nothing is a dramatic crime story told through the eyes of the soldiers fighting the battles on the streets, where only the cunning and cutthroat can hope to survive. An english woman arriving in the old west is kidnapped by an outlaw cowboy. Good for nothing is an adventurous romp set in the sweeping old west from mike wallis in his directorial debut. While she is pressed close to him, the man realises that there is nothing wrong with him he smiles and says well ill be damned im fixed.
The ravishing new zealand landscape portrays the american west in mike walliss good for nothing, a slender movie of humble, welcome. Good for nothing is billed as the first western shot in new zealand, but that touristbrochure distinction pales besides its more pungent claim to fame as the first western whose hero spends the entire film attempting to overcome a bout of erectile dysfunction. I recommend this movie if you like westerns with a good plot. Jordan peeles latest movie us is nothing like his breakout hit get out and thats a good thing. Donald oconnordo, gene kelly gk, debbie reynolds dr good morning good morning weve talked the whole night through good morning good morning to you good morning. Watch good for nothing full movie in hd visit movie 88529 yoshidas first feature follows the lives of young students against a ba.
Giphy is how you search, share, discover, and create gifs. Inspired by the spaghetti westerns and celebrating the western genre with an interesting twist, the film follows an odd romance and the resulting emotional confusion of an outlaw who reluctantly develops strong feelings for a woman he has kidnapped. Everyone knew that she was idiotic and goodfornothing and bullied her as they pleased. With cohen holloway, inge rademeyer, jon pheloung, richard thompson. Good for nothing free full movie western with a twist. An excellent plot and all performances were top notch.
Cohen holloways dusty outlaw is a man with no name and precious little to say. After sold out screenings at the santa barbara international film festival the hollywood reporter praised mikes work in good for nothing. Good for nothing 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. May 08, 2020 sometimes you not only want a movie that can lift your spirits. Good for nothing is an adventurous romp set in the sweeping old west from mike.
Good for nothing has the potential to become one of the greatest cult westerns of the 21st century. The villain tries to rape isabella but then mysteriously stops and just ties her up. Schneider also criticized the soundtrack, arguing that the film. Good for nothing movie official theatrical trailer. Good for nothing the 2011 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. I thought the acting was quite good,ditto for the script and cinematagrophy. Released in 2012 containing music from good for nothing 2012. The film along with director mike wallis has been included in leonard maltin s fifty notable debut features of the past twenty years list in the new york times bestseller leonard maltins movie guide. Afis 100 years100 movie quotes american film institute. Imagine a kiwi spaghetti western filtered through the offbeat sensibilities of early sam raimi or the coen brothers and youve pretty much got the picture that is good for nothing. No hollywood drama, a story about people as people really are or at least can be. A young english woman is immigrating to her uncles ranch but is kidnapped on the way by a rugged outlaw who discovers a problem he never knew he had leading them on a wild ride across the.
I love everything on netflix, dreaming up backstories for dennys. The 25 best feelgood movies to make you happy collider. An epic independent feat written and directed by firsttime director mike wallis it celebrates the western genre with an interesting twist. He, jin empires imperial highness, was an emotionless overbearing demonic tyrant with unrivaled talent.
Selection criteria included choosing quotes from american films which circulate through popular culture, become part of the national lexicon and evoke the memory of a treasured film, thus. The film tells the story of two good friends and housemates, andrew, an agoraphobic travel agent, and dave, a loser who works in an office. While utu took the western genre and applied it to new zealand history, good for nothing mines. The ravishing new zealand landscape portrays the american west in mike walliss good for nothing, a. A young english woman is immigrating to her uncles ranch but is kidnapped on the way by a rugged outlaw who discovers a problem he never knew he had. Isabella helps pull the arrow from his back and then treats his wounds, with whiskey and pieces from her tattered petticoat. Who knew that new zealand was the best place in the modern world to shoot a western the santa barbara independent. If the movie is good, you end up laughing for twothree hours. In bruges has a relatively straightforward plot and structure, and even the smallest details tie together quite nicely by the end. A young english woman is immigrating to her uncles ranch but is kidnapped on the way by a rugged outlaw who discovers a problem he never knew he had leading them on a wild ride across the west. Good for nothing by mike wallis the new york times. Undercover agents, cops, and politicians close in on the ciancetta crime family of buffalo, ny. Andy webster of the new york times called the movie a slender movie of humble, welcome charms, and said firsttime director mike wallis. Packed with action and humor, good for nothing, is a criticallyacclaimed western that will have you holding on to your hat.
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